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Findern Primary School May Fayre
May 20, 2012 – 6:12 pm

It’s just under one week until Findern Primary School’s May Fayre.

Events are running at the school throughout the week with the main event scheduled for Saturday, 26th May from 12.00pm at the school.

The event programme includes a Streetdance performance and the announcement for this years Fete queen for Findern’s Village Fete.

Lots of fun for all the family including bouncy castles, food by Nadee, Bric a brac along with traditional game stalls. Local businesses have given generously to the raffle, prizes include a tour of Burton Albion and the chance to walk the players out the tunnel and on to the pitch – other prizes include a host of family days out along with some very generous vouchers for free meals and money off vouchers.

Findern’s Big Jubilee Lunch
May 13, 2012 – 3:34 pm
Findern’s Big Jubilee Lunch

Join in with the Jubilee celebrations by attending Findern’s Big Jubilee Lunch, all the fun starts from 12 noon on Sunday, 3rd June 2012.
The lunch will take place on Findern Village Green, in the case …

Findern Historical Society needs YOU!
May 13, 2012 – 3:04 pm
Findern Historical Society needs YOU!

Findern Historical Society is planning a display to celebrate the Jubilee. Do you have anything connected to the Coronation, 1950s or the Queen that you would be prepared to lend?
You can contact (01283) 704460 or …

Clean up… Your Dog Muck!
May 7, 2012 – 2:45 pm
Clean up… Your Dog Muck!

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That’s the message being given to Findern residents to combat the increasing problem of dog mess in the village.
Following up from this recent story Josh (aged 11) from Findern Primary School has won …

Step up and serve your community
April 17, 2012 – 8:38 pm
Step up and serve your community

Are you interested in becoming a Parish Councillor?
Findern Parish Council is currently seeking to fill three vacancies. The council meets at 7.00pm in Findern’s Parish Rooms every 2nd Thursday of the month.
To find out more …

New play equipment installed
April 13, 2012 – 4:21 pm
New play equipment installed

The Easter holidays has seen new play equipment installed at the King George V Playing Fields, the new facilities include: A sit-on spring Scramble Bike, a sit-on spring Camel (with back support) and contemporary zig-zig …

Government grant to help Findern Primary School
April 5, 2012 – 2:44 pm
Government grant to help Findern Primary School

Derbyshire County Council have proposed allocating £110,000 for Findern Primary School to address what DCC calls “most urgent issues”.
The money which has been sourced from a government grant is expected to upgrade the school’s heating …

Road Closure: Frizams Lane
March 26, 2012 – 10:11 am
Road Closure: Frizams Lane

Today sees the start of works on Frizams Lane to make repairs described as “carriageway patching” and will require closing the entire road.
The work began early this morning during the rush hour and is expected …

UPDATE: Findern Village Fête
March 15, 2012 – 2:24 pm
UPDATE: Findern Village Fête

The final date for the Findern Village Fête was set at last nights meeting which was held at the Findern Methodist Chapel.
This years Fête will be held on Saturday, 16th June 2012, highlights are set …